Steve Schmidt
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Steve Schmidt is a seasoned political strategist known for his role in high-stakes campaigns, including the 2008 McCain-Palin campaign. This interview reveals his deep understanding of political dynamics and the importance of strategic decision-making in shaping the future of American politics.
“But my grandfather in the depression, which was a formative stories of my kids, there were six kids living in a two-bedroom apartment. He was the only one with a job.”
“There was no cribbing, but. But I was prepared. I was filled with dread upon the occasion of starting it because I knew it was not going to be an easy thing to do. And it took an enormous amount of time. We had a place we'd go skiing out of in California with a great ski resorts in North America to a low-key place, sugar ball.”
“He's a member of the Republican Party in good standing. Certainly wouldn't regard him as pro-Trump. I think he represents a pragmatic Northeastern Republican tradition. I think he serves honorably in a citizen legislature with more than 400 members where they get paid $100 a year.”
“And if you were watching this, and this was someone you cared about, you'd want there, and I'm serious of the heart attack when I say this, some level of psychological interdiction. This is a person in distress. This is a person who needs help.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 281 — Steve Schmidt
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